Rep. Vining and Sen. Agard: Re-introduce universal changing stations bill

MADISON–Today, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), State Representative Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg), State Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), and State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) re-introduced the Universal Changing Stations bill that would install adult-sized changing stations in

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TitletownTech closes second fund totalling $70M

TitletownTech now has $95 million in assets under management after recently closing on a $70 million fund.  The Green Bay venture capital firm yesterday announced 27 new and existing investors contributed to its second fund, including the Green Bay Packers

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Responds to Israel’s new judicial law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), released the following statement after the Israeli Knesset passed a law that desecrates judicial independence: “I’m deeply disappointed in the Israeli government’s vote to take powers away from its independent judiciary

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Lena Taylor: We own our history

What DeSantis, the Florida Board of Education, and any allies of theirs don’t understand is, you can’t take from us, what you didn’t give to us. You don’t own our history, we do.

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Introduces the Workplace Choice and Flexibility for Individuals with Disabilities Act

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced the Workplace Choice and Flexibility for Individuals with Disabilities Act to increase career opportunities and informed choice in employment for individuals with disabilities. The bill clarifies that jobs like those under the AbilityOne or other similar workforce programs are considered part of the “competitive

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Gov. Evers: Extends application deadline for Barron County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced on May 31, 2023 that he is seeking applicants for the Barron County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The governor announced today he is extending the application deadline. Application materials must now be received no later than 5 p.m. on Fri., August 11, 2023. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Announces almost $1.3 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced almost $1.3 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants. The worker training grants will help support 12 employers and serve up to 714 trainees in the high-demand sectors of manufacturing and transportation. Many of the projects are made possible through partnerships

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Rep. Vining and Sen. Agard: Re-introduce universal changing stations bill

MADISON–Today, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), State Representative Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg), State Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), and State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) re-introduced the Universal Changing Stations bill that would install adult-sized changing stations in certain public buildings and create a tax credit for small

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TitletownTech closes second fund totalling $70M

TitletownTech now has $95 million in assets under management after recently closing on a $70 million fund.  The Green Bay venture capital firm yesterday announced 27 new and existing investors contributed to its second fund, including the Green Bay Packers and Microsoft, which collaborated to launch the firm in 2019. 

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Helps expand access to rural health care through investing in America agenda

RHINELANDER, Wis., July 25, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Farah Ahmad today announced that USDA is expanding access to health care for more than 11,000 people living in Wisconsin as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. “The Biden-Harris Administration responded with immediate economic

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Responds to Israel’s new judicial law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), released the following statement after the Israeli Knesset passed a law that desecrates judicial independence: “I’m deeply disappointed in the Israeli government’s vote to take powers away from its independent judiciary and ignore the will of its people who overwhelmingly reject

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TUE News Summary: RNC taps Wisconsin for first early voting campaign

STORY TOPICS – White house – Us senate race – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Civil liberties – Consumer protection – Culture – Economy – Education – Elections – Environment – Law and order – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Real estate

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Lena Taylor: We own our history

What DeSantis, the Florida Board of Education, and any allies of theirs don’t understand is, you can’t take from us, what you didn’t give to us. You don’t own our history, we do.

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